Ida B Wells was last inspected on March 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the milk cooler at the serving line to remove spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 comp sink faucet and pipes underneath. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment to remove debris and spills. Also clean the walls behind shelving in the dry storage/office.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observe peeling paint in the kitchen and dining area. Must remove and repaint with non-toxic paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the filters dirty above the cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the middle light above the cooking equipment burnt out and light shield filled with possible water. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water knob leaking at the base at the 3 comp sink(middle sink). Must repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen staff washroom door not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device as required. Observed the washroom fixtures cleaned at this time.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water knob leaking at the base at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen staff washroom door not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device as required.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the fixtures in the kitchen staff washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 of the outside dumpster lids in poor repair (one w/lid missing and the other w/lid bent in won't close properly). Allowing possible access to food source for pests. Must repair and maintain. Proirity foundation violation #7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base in the kitchen and dry/office storage room to remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and around freezer units in dining area and in kitchen area corners by cooking equipment and three comp sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water knob at the 3 comp sink, middle compartment leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Filters need cleaning above the cooking equipment to remove debris. Also the middle light is out and the light shield appears to have fluid inside. Must repair and/or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the middle faucet at the three comp sink leaking; repair or replace faucet neck.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The middle and right faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base of the faucet. Instructed to fix and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around the coolers/cooking equipment in the food preparation and storage area with dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The light bulbs are blown in the kitchen women's toilet room and in the dining area. Instructed to replace to prevent those areas from being dim. Maintain well lit areas.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector’s note: Found no handsoap in the boys washrooms for hand washing on the first and second floors; must provide hand soap at all times in all washrooms. Serious violation 7-38-030. No citation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The rubber gasket at the two door cooler across from the three comp sink is loose on the right door of the cooler; reseal or replace gasket.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need cleaning to remove dust observed; clean vents. Observed a stained light shield on one set of lights in the kitchen; must replace shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing violations: middle faucet at the three comp sink leaking in the kitchen while water running; repair leak at faucet. Faucet knob missing for the cold water in the pre-k room #103; replace knob. Faucet knob missing at the third sink in the boys washroom on the first floor; replace faucet knob at third sink. Found the cold running water at the middle sink in the boys washroom on the first floor constantly running; correct so that water turns off after 15 seconds. Found a clogged toilet in the boys washroom on the second floor; unclog toilet.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in walls around pipe fittings in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize all storage closets in teachers lounge and pre-k classrooms.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Following doors not rodent proofed: auditorium exit #8 has 1" gap on bottom of door, gym exit #6 has 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of door, gym exit #5 has 1/4" gap on bottom of door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. No pest control log book available during inspection. Pest control log shall be maintained and available upon inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap in first and second floor boys and girls washroom. Instructed manager to provide soap in washrooms for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles near exit doors in pre-k classrooms. Floors need cleaning in lunchroom(food debris).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood in kitchen(dust buildup). Seal all openings in walls around pipe fittings in kitchen. Clean all light shields in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Tighten loose faucet on right sink in girls second floor washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize all storage closets in teachers lounge and pre-k classrooms.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed light dust on the vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system; clean vents to remove dust observed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The water fountanin in kindergarten classroom #105 is not working; must repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on kitchen walls next to front steam table, instructed to remove and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace loose or missing soap dispensers in washrooms where needed. (handsoap was in washrooms at this time in spite of broken or missing dispensers).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Odor noted in boys washrooms; clean and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Improper utensil sanitation. Noted employee wash and rinse multi use items being used to serve food without properly sanitizing. Must properly wash,rinse and sanitize all multi use utensils. Critical citation issued 7-38-030
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No soap provided at the employee washroom in prep kitchen. Also no soap provided in the 2nd floor boys washroom. Must provide soap at all hand washing facilities at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean coolers and freezers where needed in prep area.
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